The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think

Several companies, including Aerion, Spike, and Boom, are racing to bring supersonic business aircraft into service. They will deliver all the globe-shrinking pace of the iconic Concorde—and potentially far more—but will have to meet today’s exacting environmental standards for noise and emissions. Charles Alcock and Kerry Lynch, senior editors from BJT sister publication Aviation International News, discuss the progress that these key players are making.